Senior Cost Consultant

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with a minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

Job Description

As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:

• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for education, healthcare, residential corporate occupier and commercial projects.
• Managing estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate.
• Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate.
• Post-contract cost management including change order analysis, monthly cost reporting and payment certification.
• Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Leading a cost management team, ensuring that it delivers on all of the above accountabilities.
• Research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data.
• Managing commissions and participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as free tracking, invoice preparation etc.

Other Key responsibilities at Senior Consultant level:

• Business Development – Being aware and proactive to highlight potential opportunities to Associate Directors and Directors.
• Staff management – Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants.
• Recruitment - Inclusion in selection and recruitment process, including interviews.
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.

Qualifications

7 years’ experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost services.

• A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS); The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE).
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada is an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.